SANTA MONICA, Calif. (August 3, 2017) – Gooding & Company, the official auction house of the
Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®, is pleased to announce that it has signed an exclusive sponsorship deal with Putnam Leasing for The Pebble Beach Auctions. Putnam Leasing is an industry leader in exotic and collector car financing and is uniquely positioned to offer maximum flexibility with customized leases that are tailored to the individual client’s needs.

“We are thrilled to have Putnam Leasing as a sponsor and to offer our clients the option of leasing their next collector car,” states David Gooding, President and Founder of Gooding & Company. “Putnam’s expertise and personalized experience aligns with our passion and approach to car collecting and customer care.”

Steven Posner, CEO of Putnam Leasing, announced he was very excited about the exclusive sponsorship agreement with Gooding & Company for the upcoming Pebble Beach Auctions. Posner further stated, “Putnam is pleased to provide clients with leasing alternatives to acquire their next dream car. Putnam has been providing customized leases for clients for over 30 years with each lease as unique as its collector.”

Gooding & Company recognizes the knowledge and resources that Putnam Leasing offers for individuals looking to finance their next collector car. Putnam Leasing representatives will be available on-site at The Pebble Beach Auctions presented by Gooding & Company to assist clients with inquiries regarding financing options. Please contact Gooding & Company to learn more about being prequalified before the auction house’s upcoming event.

The Pebble Beach Auctions

Dates: Friday, August 18 at 6:00pm and Saturday, August 19 at 11:00amLocation: Equestrian Center, Corner of Stevenson Drive and Portola Road, Pebble Beach, CAPublic preview: Wednesday, August 16 – Saturday, August 19Auction catalogues: $100, includes admission for two to the viewing and the auctionsGeneral admission: $40, includes admission for one to the viewing and the auctionsLive auction broadcast: www.goodingco.comFacebook:www.facebook.com/GoodingandCompanyTwitter:@goodingandco #goodingpebbleInstagram:@goodingandcompany #goodingpebbleSnapchat: @goodingandcoYouTube:www.youtube.com/user/GoodingandCompanyPhone: 310.899.1960

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (July 20, 2017) – Gooding & Company, the official auction house of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®, unveils the 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/C to highlight The Pebble Beach Auctions. The height of dual-purpose sports cars, this 275 GTB/C offers a singular opportunity to own one of the finest Ferrari Berlinettas in existence and will be the most exciting Ferrari crossing the auction block during Pebble Beach Automotive Week.

“We are thrilled to present this extremely desirable Ferrari at our Pebble Beach Auctions, as great 275 GTB/Cs rarely come up for sale. These are exciting purpose-built competition cars from Ferrari’s golden age, and they are brilliant to drive – as fast and visceral as any thoroughbred racing car of the era, yet completely user-friendly and perfectly suited for the open road.” says David Brynan, Senior Specialist at Gooding & Company. “This car, with its extensive Italian racing history, superb provenance, and sensational restoration by Motion Products, is a fantastic piece, truly a best-of-the-best example. Offered from a distinguished private collection, this GTB/C is all the more exciting because it has been kept out of the public eye for a decade and was last seen crossing the award ramp at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in 2007.”

1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/C

(Estimate: $12,000,000-$16,000,000)
Starting with the Ferrari 166 MM Berlinetta of 1950, Ferrari offered competition-specification GT cars to customers who demanded automobiles that were equally at home on the road or track. In 1953, Ferrari introduced the 250 series of competition cars, which culminated in the renowned 250 GTO. When the FIA refused to homologate the mid-engine 250 LM for the 1965 season, Ferrari decided to build three special competition cars based on the recently released 275 GTB. These cars featured 250 LM-specification engines and chassis lightened in every conceivable way.

Due to the success of these three 1965 cars, Ferrari produced a limited series of 12 similar cars for the 1966 season. The result was the 275 GTB/C – the “C” standing for competizione. These tailor-made GT cars included the best weight-saving techniques. The bodies were among the thinnest aluminum shells ever built for a Ferrari, the windows and rear screen were made of lightweight Perspex instead of glass, and Borrani aluminum-rimmed wire-spoked wheels completed the package. The 3.3-liter V-12 engine featured high-lift camshafts, 250 LM-type valves, competition pistons, a redesigned crankshaft, and Weber 40 DFI/3 carburetors. In addition, the engine was also set up with dry sump lubrication in place of the standard wet sump road-going system.

Completed in July 1966, this GTB/C, chassis 09051, was the sixth example built and was one of only eight specified in left-hand drive. It was originally finished in the distinctive color scheme of Argento Metallizzato (Silver Metallic) with black leather upholstery. This GTB/C was successfully raced in Italy between 1966 and 1970 with numerous class and overall wins captured by its first two owners – Renzo Sinibaldi and Alberto Federici.

“Ferrari’s type 275 GTB/C is the last single cam competition Berlinetta,” states renowned Ferrari historian Marcel Massini. “These cars were specifically built for the 1966 racing season. Only 12 of these cars were built, all equipped with a unique lightweight chassis, special 250 LM-type engine, transaxle and paper thin Scaglietti bodywork., Chassis 09051 participated in more than 20 races, winning its class numerous times. GTB/Cs are basically considered 250 GTOs for 1966 and, as such, are extremely sought-after. Super rare, very fast, beautiful and perfectly driveable.”

Since its active racing career, the 275 GTB/C has been a fixture in prominent private collections in the UK and the US. In 2004, the GTB/C was sold to the current owner, a discerning collector with a passion for the finest Italian sports and racing cars. In early 2007, the collector entrusted the car to Wayne Obry’s Motion Products Inc. in Neenah, Wisconsin, a firm widely regarded as the preeminent Ferrari specialist in the US. MPI refinished the car to its original 1966 racing livery, and 09051 was displayed at the 2007 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®, where it scored 99 points and was awarded a Second in Class trophy in one of the most competitive categories. This was the last time this car was exhibited. In 2013, the Ferrari returned to MPI, where, in addition to a complete re-restoration of the bodywork, the car was mechanically rebuilt to exacting standards. No expense has been spared on this exceptional car, and it is offered with an extensive history file and significant accessories. This is a rare opportunity to own a genuine 275 GTB/C that still retains its exotic ultra-thin bodywork, original chassis and original engine.

The Pebble Beach Auctions

Dates: Friday, August 18 at 6:00pm and Saturday, August 19 at 11:00amLocation: Equestrian Center, Corner of Stevenson Drive and Portola Road, Pebble Beach, CAPublic preview: Wednesday, August 16 – Saturday, August 19Auction catalogues: $100, includes admission for two to the viewing and the auctionsGeneral admission: $40, includes admission for one to the viewing and the auctionsLive auction broadcast: www.goodingco.comFacebook:www.facebook.com/GoodingandCompanyTwitter:@goodingandco #goodingpebbleInstagram:@goodingandcompany #goodingpebbleSnapchat: @goodingandcoYouTube:www.youtube.com/user/GoodingandCompanyPhone: 310.899.1960

Vehicles in this Press Release

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“I love studying early automotive engineering and design, and admiring the work of true craftsmen. These are not simply rare cars, but expressive works of art that continue to inspire us, especially when you explore the details,” states David Gooding, President and Founder of Gooding & Company. “We are honored to present these distinguished automobiles and the people and historical events that surround them.”

1928 Mercedes-Benz S-Type 26/180 Sports Tourer

(Estimate: $5,000,000-$6,000,000)
The S-Type 26/180 is among the greatest of all Mercedes-Benz touring cars and was the brainchild of Dr. Ferdinand Porsche. Producing 180 HP, S-Types had a burly 6.8-liter inline 6-cylinder engine that was mated to a Roots-type supercharger, which engaged when the accelerator was fully depressed. Only 146 S-Types were produced between 1927 and 1928, a fraction of which survive today. The car presented here is one of the most sporting of all, with its custom coachwork by prominent coachbuilder Gläser, and is believed to be a one-off design. Presented today in a gorgeous yellow body with swooping black accents and fenders, chassis 35920 has been with the same family since 1964 and is a veteran of numerous concours, tours and rallies. Although the Gläser Tourer is a true showpiece, the owners did not just take their prized Mercedes-Benz out for events, but would often use it for family errands, making it a common sight around the owner’s hometown. Though this car has been driven and enjoyed with regularity over the last fifty years, it has also been dutifully maintained and was recently restored by the renowned D.L. George Coachworks Ltd. of Cochranville, Pennsylvania. Gooding & Company is proud to be entrusted by the estate of a private collector with presenting this truly unique Mercedes-Benz S-Type. An opportunity to own such a rare, stylish, and sophisticated Tourer may not present itself for another fifty years.

1939 Bugatti Type 57C Cabriolet

(Estimate: $1,500,000-$2,000,000)
The Bugatti Type 57 was introduced in 1934 and is widely regarded as a masterpiece from the hand of Jean Bugatti. The beauty of these cars was not just held by the striking coachbuilt bodies; under the hood was an eight-cylinder engine with dual overhead camshafts, which was an Art Deco sculpture in itself. This Bugatti Type 57C was manufactured in Molsheim, France, in August 1939, but was not initially stamped with a chassis number as sales of new chassis had stopped due to impending WWII. The car was eventually numbered when the chassis was sold to a friend of Jean Bugatti in 1941, by that time the factory had moved to Bordeaux, France, and the business was being operated under German occupation. It is believed to be that 57841 is the very last Type 57 chassis number assigned. With spectacular coachwork by Letourneur et Marchand, history chronicled by respected Bugatti historians, exceptional provenance, and coming from ownership spanning over 30 years, chassis 57841 is a most significant Bugatti.

1937 Maserati 6CM

(Estimate: $1,000,000-$1,400,000)
One of the great manufacturers of voiturette racing cars was the small firm established by the Maserati brothers in Bologna, Italy. When they released the Maserati 6CM in 1935, the car broke new ground in design with its independent torsion bar front suspension and supercharged twin-cam inline six engine. The Maserati 6CM presented here, chassis 1540, has a rich, well-documented history and was sold new to Giovanni Rocco, a racing driver from Naples, Italy. Rocco proved his remarkable driving abilities with this car at the 1937 Targa Florio where he set the fastest lap time of the race. This 6CM then went on to be enjoyed by multiple owners, including respected collector Raymond Fielding, who lovingly cared for 1540 for over three decades beginning in 1969. Today, the car is presented in a very attractive silver livery and was displayed at the 2008 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®. This historic and genuine car has been carefully documented by Dr. Adolfo Orsi Jr., and is eligible to compete in the world’s premier automotive events, including the Goodwood Trophy, the Monaco Historic Grand Prix, and many other racing series in Europe and the US.

The Pebble Beach Auctions

Dates: Friday, August 18 at 6:00pm and Saturday, August 19 at 11:00amLocation: Equestrian Center, Corner of Stevenson Drive and Portola Road, Pebble Beach, CAPublic preview: Wednesday, August 16 – Saturday, August 19Auction catalogues: $100, includes admission for two to the viewing and the auctionsGeneral admission: $40, includes admission for one to the viewing and the auctionsLive auction broadcast: www.goodingco.comFacebook:www.facebook.com/GoodingandCompanyTwitter:@goodingandco #goodingpebbleInstagram:@goodingandcompany #goodingpebbleSnapchat: @goodingandcoYouTube:www.youtube.com/user/GoodingandCompanyPhone: 310.899.1960

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (July 7, 2017) – Gooding & Company, the official auction house of the
Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®, is thrilled to reveal a lineup of premier Italian sports cars for the company’s Pebble Beach Auctions this August. This curated selection of fine automobiles comes from renowned coachbuilders that include Pinin Farina, Zagato and Scaglietti. These beautifully sculpted sports cars will undoubtedly instill excitement among the most discerning collectors.

1959 Ferrari 250 GT Series I Cabriolet

(Estimate: $5,000,000-$7,000,000)
The 250 GT Series I Cabriolet presented here, chassis 1475 GT, is the last of 40 examples built. As characterized by Pinin Farina coachwork in the late 1950s and early 1960s, this handsome Cabriolet displays the transition from the ornate designs of the late 1950s to the clean, modern styling. This is exemplified by 1475 GT’s full-width bumpers and flanks that are unadorned with vents, which emphasize the long, elegant lines of the front wings. This Series I Cabriolet is one of only four examples built with the open headlamp treatment, and one of just two with tall vertical taillights. This Cabriolet was owned by noted Ferrari collector and historian Hilary Raab Jr. for over three decades and has participated in numerous concours and road rallies. It remains in outstanding condition throughout and is finished in a very attractive color combination of metallic blue over tan leather upholstery.

1956 Maserati A6G/54 Berlinetta

(Estimate: $4,000,000-$5,000,000)
The stunning Maserati A6G/54 is the essential Italian Berlinetta. A mere 60 of these chassis were built, and only 21 were bodied by the master coachbuilder Zagato. The Zagato-bodied examples are decidedly the most beautiful, sleek and performance-oriented. This car, chassis 2186, is the last A6G/54 Zagato-bodied Berlinetta built. As such, it incorporates all the desirable late-production features, such as the curvaceous rear fenders and twin hood scoops. This striking Berlinetta has been recently restored to its original color combination of dark red with light upholstery by Carrozzeria Quality Cars in Vigonza, Italy. It has been displayed at Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in 2014, as well as the Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari museum in Modena, Italy. This matching-numbers A6G/54 is one of the most elegant, sophisticated GT cars of the 1950s and presents a great opportunity for the astute collector.

1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial Series I

(Estimate: $3,000,000-$3,800,000)
The 500 Mondial was the first Ferrari sports car created for privateer owner-drivers and was powered by two-liter Lampredi-designed 4-cylinder engine. After the Ferrari 500 F2 captured the 1952 and 1953 World Championships, Ferrari was convinced that the experience of this ferocious 4-cylinder should also be made available in the company’s sports cars. This car, chassis 0468 MD, is a first series car and was sold new to Guido Petracchi, who immediately took it from Italy to Africa to race it. The Mondial placed first overall in the Ethiopian Grand Prix and then went on to be displayed at the Italian Pavilion during the Silver Jubilee Fair of Addis Ababa. The car was stored from 1959-1970 and then restored in the early 1980s by DK Engineering.The current owner acquired 0468 and subsequently displayed the Ferrari at the 1998 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®. Recently, the car was part of a full feature in the June 2016 issue of Forza magazine and is Ferrari Classiche Certified. With undeniable credentials and provenance, 0468 is an exceptional Mondial that is ready to be enjoyed by a new distinguished collector.

Additional Highlights Include:

1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 (estimate: $3,000,000-$3,500,000)

1965 Ferrari 275 GTB (estimate: $2,000,000-$2,400,000)

1951 Ferrari 212 Inter Coupe (estimate: $1,500,000-$1,800,000)

1953 Fiat 8V Berlinetta Elaborata (estimate: $1,400,000-$1,800,000)

The Pebble Beach Auctions

Dates: Friday, August 18 at 6:00pm and Saturday, August 19 at 11:00amLocation: Equestrian Center, Corner of Stevenson Drive and Portola Road, Pebble Beach, CAPublic preview: Wednesday, August 16 – Saturday, August 19Auction catalogues: $100, includes admission for two to the viewing and the auctionsGeneral admission: $40, includes admission for one to the viewing and the auctionsLive auction broadcast: www.goodingco.comFacebook:www.facebook.com/GoodingandCompanyTwitter:@goodingandco #goodingpebbleInstagram:@goodingandcompany #goodingpebbleSnapchat: @goodingandcoYouTube:www.youtube.com/user/GoodingandCompanyPhone: 310.899.1960

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (June 22, 2017) – Gooding & Company, the official auction house of the
Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®, is thrilled to reveal the addition of one of the most important and desirable competition cars of all time to the company’s Pebble Beach Auctions. The 1970 Porsche 917K, chassis 917-024, is an undisputed masterpiece of racing engineering with one of the most recognizable liveries in motorsport history.

“The Porsche 917 is among the most significant competition cars ever created and they remain highly coveted by knowledgeable enthusiasts worldwide,” notes David Gooding, President and Founder of Gooding & Company. “This example, with its fascinating history, iconic livery and exacting restoration, is among the most exciting racing cars that has ever come to public auction.”

1970 Porsche 917K

(Estimate: $13,000,000-$16,000,000)
Porsche had been competing for class wins in the world’s greatest endurance races since 1950, but lacked the proper machinery to challenge for overall victory in races such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans. In 1969 they took advantage of new regulations and developed one of the most significant, beautiful, and advanced sports prototype cars in history, the 12-cylinder 917. Further developed as the 917K (‘K’ for kurz or short tail), by 1970 the model became a dominant force in international competition.

The 917K presented here, chassis 917-024, was first used by Porsche during the 1970 Le Mans Tests, where it was piloted by Brian Redman and Mike Hailwood. Redman set the fastest times of the event, proving that the updated model was capable of winning the coveted 24-hour race, which it would accomplish two months later. Following testing sessions at Le Mans, Nürburgring and Ehra Lessien, 917-024 was sold to Porsche factory driver, Jo Siffert, who leased the car to Steve McQueen’s Solar Productions for use in the making of the seminal film Le Mans (1971). According to extensive research by noted 917 historian and author the late Walter Näher, 917-024 was utilized as a camera car during production, and also starred extensively during the film. Following its Hollywood stint, 917-024 remained in Siffert’s private collection until his passing. Chassis 024 led his funeral procession, which was reflective of the 917’s importance in his life, before being sold to a private collector in Paris in the mid 1970s.

Chassis 917-024 remained hidden and largely unknown for roughly 25 years, before re-emerging in 2001 from a warehouse outside Paris in one of the greatest ‘barn find’ discoveries ever. Covered in dust and still in its Gulf JWA livery from Siffert’s ownership, 024 was remarkably untouched after more than two decades in hiding. Even the original space-saver spare, Firestone fuel cell, and Firestone Super Sports GP tires were still in place, as well as a handwritten tag hanging from the key with instructions to run lean given the Le Mans set up, believed to be notated by Porsche driver Herbert Linge.

The 917 has recently benefited from an exceptional restoration, led by specialist Graber Sportgarage in Switzerland and finished in 2017. Presented today from a private European collection, this is surely one of the most correct and significant 917s in existence and easily one of the finest racing cars ever to come to public auction. The offering of 917-024 is a momentous occasion and the opportunity to acquire a car of this stature is not to be missed.

The Pebble Beach Auctions

Dates: Friday, August 18 at 6:00pm and Saturday, August 19 at 11:00amLocation: Equestrian Center, Corner of Stevenson Drive and Portola Road, Pebble Beach, CAPublic preview: Wednesday, August 16 – Saturday, August 19Auction catalogues: $100, includes admission for two to the viewing and the auctionsGeneral admission: $40, includes admission for one to the viewing and the auctionsLive auction broadcast: www.goodingco.comFacebook:www.facebook.com/GoodingandCompanyTwitter:@goodingandco #goodingpebbleInstagram:@goodingandcompany #goodingpebbleSnapchat: @goodingandcoYouTube:www.youtube.com/user/GoodingandCompanyPhone: 310.899.1960

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SANTA MONICA, Calif. (May 30, 2017) – Gooding & Company, the official auction house of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®, reveals a pair of Mercedes-Benz 300 SLs, a Gullwing and a Roadster, that come from single family ownership. The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL has always been revered as a pinnacle of design and engineering, with highly original examples that showcase limited mileage and long-term ownership being the most coveted by collectors. Such is the case with these recently found cars. The Gullwing and Roadster have been cherished throughout their 60-year-plus lifetimes, and now the time has arrived for new caretakers to enjoy these wonderful automobiles.

“Today, some 60 years on, it is almost impossible to find another pair of 300 SLs still in their original family ownership and unrestored,” notes Garth Hammers, Specialist at Gooding & Company. “I think collectors are going to be very excited to see these two particular cars come to auction at Pebble Beach.”

1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing

(Estimate: $1,000,000-$1,300,000)
The story begins with a car-loving publishing executive living in the Midwest in the mid-1950s. When he ordered a 1955 Gullwing through Max Hoffman’s New York dealership, he eschewed convention and adamantly specified that his new sports car be outfitted in British Racing Green (DB 221) over tan leather. A rarely seen color combination among the total of 1,400 Gullwings built. Even more surprising, this Gullwing has accrued just over 16,000 miles from new and remains in original, unrestored condition.

1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster

(Estimate: $800,000-$1,000,000)
When the 300 SL Roadster debuted in 1957, this car aficionado seized the opportunity to acquire an example to complement his bespoke Gullwing, finished in the stunning Silver-Blue Metallic (DB 353) over a gray leather interior and a parchment soft top. The Roadster now shows just under 38,000 miles and still retains its original matching Karl Baisch luggage set. As one of the most iconic and beautiful designs in the history of Mercedes-Benz, this Roadster is an untouched beauty and the perfect preservation candidate.

The Pebble Beach Auctions

Dates: Friday, August 18 at 6:00pm and Saturday, August 19 at 11:00amLocation: Equestrian Center, Corner of Stevenson Drive and Portola Road, Pebble Beach, CAPublic preview: Wednesday, August 16 – Saturday, August 19Auction catalogues: $100, includes admission for two to the viewing and the auctionsGeneral admission: $40, includes admission for one to the viewing and the auctionsLive auction broadcast: www.goodingco.comFacebook:www.facebook.com/GoodingandCompanyTwitter:@goodingandcoInstagram:@goodingandcompanySnapchat: @goodingandcoYouTube:www.youtube.com/user/GoodingandCompanyPhone: 310.899.1960

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (May 3, 2017) – Gooding & Company, the official auction house of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®, announces new event days for the Pebble Beach Auctions. The auctions will now take place on Friday, August 18 and Saturday, August 19, 2017 with preview days being held on Wednesday, August 16 – Saturday, August 19, 2017. In addition, the auction house is proud to reveal the early consignment of a Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® First-in-Class winner that delivers on Gooding & Company’s tradition of presenting the finest collector cars to market.

1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Series V Gran Sport

(Estimate: $2,000,000-$2,500,000)
One of the finest examples of the legendary 6C 1750 Zagato-bodied spiders, this car has been with the same owner since 1966. After an exceptional restoration by marque specialist Clay Cook, this Alfa went on to win First in Class at the 1996 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®. Following that win, this 6C won Best of Show at the 1997 Louis Vuitton Classic at Rockefeller Center, which was an unbelievable achievement considering the cars presented at the concours. This is a rare opportunity to own one of the greatest Alfa Romeos of all time.

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Amelia Island, Fla. (March 14, 2017) – Gooding & Company, the auction house acclaimed for selling the world’s most significant and valuable collector cars, realized $30,568,700 in a single day at the company’s annual Amelia Island Auction held on March 10, 2017. The auction house achieved a 78% sales rate as 69 of 88 lots were sold, producing a $443,025 average price per car. An impressive number of nine cars sold over the $1 million mark, with the star of the day, the exotic 1998 Porsche 911 GT1 Strassenversion selling for $5,665,000, a new world record price for the model and for the Porsche 911. Thirteen new benchmarks were set across Porsche, McLaren, Aston Martin and Mazda. Highlights included the striking 2015 McLaren P1 (sold for $2,392,500), the 1989 Mazda 767B (sold for $1,750,000) that raced at the 1989 24 Hours of Le Mans, and the 1949 Aston Martin DB Mk II (sold for $1,540,000) that was formerly owned by company head David Brown.

“We achieved strong results for a number of exceptional cars, especially from the Porsche marque, exemplified by the world record price achieved for the GT1 Strassenversion,” states David Gooding, President and Founder of Gooding & Company. “In spite of the 13 world record prices set, we are definitely seeing a market shift, which is healthy for the marketplace as a whole.”

All four Porsches from the Private Porsche Collection achieved world record prices, these included the 1998 Porsche 911 GT1 Strassenversion (sold for $5,665,000), the 1993 Porsche 964 Turbo S Leichtbau (sold for $1,540,000), the 2011 997 GT3 RS 4.0 (sold for $748,000), and the 2011 Porsche 997 GT2 RS (sold for $561,000).

Top Ten Sales:

1998 Porsche 911 GT1 Strassenversion, sold for $5,665,000

2015 McLaren P1, sold for $2,392,500

1989 Mazda 767B, sold for $1,750,000

1949 Aston Martin DB Mk II, sold for $1,540,000

1993 Porsche 964 Turbo S Leichtbau, sold for $1,540,000

1990 Ferrari F40, sold for $1,485,000

1977 Porsche 934/5, sold for $1,375,000

1955 Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America, sold for $1,300,000

1965 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage, sold for $1,100,000

2011 Porsche 997 GT3 RS 4.0, sold for $748,000

Top Five World Record Prices:

1998 Porsche 911 GT1 Strassenversion, sold for $5,665,000

2015 McLaren P1, sold for $2,392,000

1989 Mazda 767B, sold for $1,750,000

1949 Aston Martin DB Mk II, sold for $1,540,000

1993 Porsche 964 Turbo S Leichtbau, sold for $1,540,000

Cars offered for philanthropic efforts delivered sensational results, as the wall-to-wall crowd cheered on the generous bidding. The 2015 McLaren P1 delivered a sensational bidding war and sold for a world record price of $2,392,000. Proceeds from the sale of the McLaren P1 have been pledged to benefit the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Additionally, Caitlyn Jenner joined David Gooding on the stage to introduce her 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, which sold for a strong price of $169,400. Ms. Jenner has pledged all of her proceeds to fund the Caitlyn Jenner Foundation.

Gooding & Company’s next sale, The Pebble Beach Auctions, will take place on August 19 and 20, 2017, at the Pebble Beach Equestrian Center. Last year’s impressive Pebble Beach sale delivered remarkable cars, breaking several world auction records with a total of 115 stunning cars fetching over $129 million in overall sales. As the official auction house of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®, Gooding & Company is renowned for showcasing the finest classic, sports and racing cars on the world’s stage.

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (February 24, 2017) – Gooding & Company, the auction house acclaimed for selling the world’s most significant and valuable collector cars, is proud to announce an enticing lineup of Ferrari supercars headed to the Amelia Island Auction on March 10. Collectors and enthusiasts of these high-performance sports cars will not want to miss the rare and thrilling examples that will cross the auction block next month.

“There is nothing like the feeling of getting behind the wheel of a Ferrari supercar and experiencing the otherworldly power and noise,” notes David Brynan, Senior Specialist at Gooding & Company. “Each of these Ferraris are limited-production, exclusive offerings that deliver unmatched performance and unique specifications.”

2015 Ferrari LaFerrari

(estimate: $3,800,000-$4,500,000)
The car offered here represents an exciting opportunity to own the illustrious LaFerrari. This like-new example has less than 130 miles and was ordered in the rare special-order color of Giallo Triplo Strato. In addition, this LaFerrari came specially ordered with options costing over $124,000, including carbon fiber fog lamps, mirrors, dashboard, upper and lower body portions, wheel caps and the rare carbon fiber roof panel. Accent seat stitching was added by the factory and the vehicle is accessorized with fitted luggage, owner’s manuals, and a telemetry key fob. Issued with the car is a Ferrari factory Attestation for Special Series Vehicles, an identity document which asserts that the car is original as produced by Ferrari. When a contemporary, as-new model is offered on the open market, it is a rare opportunity to enter an exclusive echelon of automotive ownership.

1990 Ferrari F40

(estimate: $1,300,000-$1,600,000)
The Ferrrari F40 is one of the last projects overseen by Enzo Ferrari himself, and a modern distillation of everything a Ferrari was meant to be. The twin-turbocharged DOHC V-8 produced 478 bhp and could rocket the F40 to over 200 mph. This car, chassis 03965, is the 77th of 213 cars built for the North American market and has traveled less than 1,600 miles. It has been documented with Ferrari Classiche Red Book Certification, extensive service invoices, a Marcel Massini report, and is accompanied by the original wallet, books, tool kit, and accessories. The F40, purposeful and sublime, is often called Ferrari’s greatest road-going supercar. This example represents an opportunity to acquire one in outstanding original condition with impeccable provenance and service records. Surely one of the finest, low-mileage US-spec F40s in the world, it is the benchmark example of its rare and desirable breed.

2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

(estimate: $700,000-$800,000)
Introduced at the Geneva Auto Show in 2006, the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano supplanted the 575M and continued a company tradition of building front-engine V-12 sports and GT cars. This 599 is one of only 32 produced worldwide, and a mere 20 built for the US market with the extremely desirable 6-speed gated manual transmission. Presented in the very attractive color combination of Rosso Rubino over beige leather interior, this exceptional 599 GTB is offered with its complete set of books, unopened tool kit, battery tender, keys, window sticker, and VIP build book. The opportunity to purchase a late-model Ferrari with the iconic-gated shifter is a seldom-seen occurrence, and an opportunity to purchase the last manual gearbox, 12-cylinder Ferrari model ever made is an event unto itself.

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (February 14, 2017) – Gooding & Company, the auction house acclaimed for selling the world’s most significant and valuable collector cars, is thrilled to announce a sensational 1957 Jaguar XKSS at the company’s Amelia Island Auction on March 10. The illustrious model has always been highly sought after; famed actor and racer Steve McQueen had to have one and was often seen racing around in his beloved XKSS. One of the ultimate road and racing cars from the 1950s, this beautifully presented Jaguar is sure to excite every enthusiast and collector next month.

“This renowned sports car delivers D-Type performance with nimble and responsive driving dynamics, paired perfectly with the most voluptuous design,” exclaims David Gooding, President and Founder of Gooding & Company. “For us to present this XKSS, one of the greatest sports cars of all time and the first one offered at public auction in over a decade, is truly a great honor.”

1957 Jaguar XKSS

(estimate: $16,000,000-$18,000,000)
Jaguar had tremendous racing success with the company’s D-Type, most notably three overall wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans (1955, 1956, and 1957), two wins at the 12 Hours of Reims (1954 and 1956), and outright victories at the 1955 12 Hours of Sebring and the 1956 Grand Prix of Spa. In October 1956, at the height of the D-Type’s career, Jaguar announced that it was temporarily retiring from motor racing to focus on production cars. On January 21, 1957, the company publicized plans to build and sell an exclusive run of 25 road-going sports cars based on its Le Mans-winning D-type, to be known as the XKSS. Jaguar had constructed only 16 examples of the XKSS when, on the evening of February 12, 1957, a fire engulfed the Browns Lane plant, destroying the nine unfinished chassis.

The car presented here, chassis XKSS 716, is one of those 16 original examples of the famed roadster. The Jaguar was delivered new to Montreal, Canada, where it was raced to many first-place finishes in Canadian sports car events from 1957 to 1961. The XKSS was sold amongst prominent Jaguar enthusiasts, where it continued to race in various events and enjoyed at numerous vintage rallies, until the current owner acquired the car nearly two decades ago.

About ten years ago, XKSS 716 received a complete, show-quality restoration by UK-based marque specialist Pearsons Engineering. Beautifully restored and refinished in an attractive deep, dark green, XKSS 716 made its concours debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® in August 2010, where Jaguar was featured in recognition of its 75th anniversary. To honor the company’s most famous and beloved car, the show’s organizers arranged a special XKSS class, reuniting 12 of the 16 original cars. Since this outing, the XKSS has been shown at the prestigious Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este and driven on exclusive tours in

Europe and North America. Today, it remains in superb cosmetic and mechanical condition. On a recent outing, it delivered thrilling performance, with impressive power, light yet precise controls, confidence-inspiring handling, and a glorious, hair-raising exhaust note. A decade has passed since the last XKSS was offered for sale at public auction, with most examples now guarded in private collections. When the next example might become available is anyone’s guess, but it will almost certainly pale in comparison to XKSS 716.